Senior Python developer

Interested in applying your development skills to help in this and future pandemics? We are a non-profit organization looking for a VolunteerSenior Python Developer to join our team and help us develop our product for the global good. We are developing a new, flexible, sophisticated but easy-to-use object-oriented holistic framework for modeling infectious disease risk, transmission & spread, along with a web app. We have a >30,000 line Python code base with many unit tests, but we have a backlog of QA & tests that are needed. Going forward, you will be essential in keeping our Test-Driven Development (TDD) on track. We have multiple areas in which QA is needed, and you may specialize in one or more of those: Mathematical/Numerical Modeling & Statistical Methods for Public Health/Epidemiology Machine Learning / Probabilistic Programming Web User Interface & API Database & Data processing Framework Core classes API Security Responsibilities You will apply your expertise in Python to improve upon our code: Reviewing implementation & test code & documentation Refactoring existing code (potentially) Testing: Automated (writing, verifying & running unit & integration tests) & Manual Assuring good test coverage Writing/Updating code documentation Coordinating with others Documenting issues clearly Requirements Experience as a Senior Python Developer Strong knowledge of Python (versions 3.8-3.10), including most language features, such as: MetaClasses Decorators (all types) & Context Managers Proxy Classes Generators (including Asynchronous) Multithreading & multiprocessing Standard library, especially unittest Know how to write a Mock Proficient with Git Knowledge of Torch or NumPy and numerical modeling & analysis Data Science and/or User Interface (UI) development/testing experience preferred, including UI testing with selenium Pyro or other probabilistic programming language (PPL) knowledge a plus Public health, epidemiology, medical or statistics & scientific knowledge (strongly preferred) Database development experience preferred Knowledge of reStructuredText and SymPy preferred Familiarity with Docker a plus Ability to follow a high-paced Agile, test-driven development process, working on a small team Adaptable/Fleixble Reliable Team spirit Good problem-solving skills Willingness to be involved in and commit to a volunteer assignment If you're interested, please upload your resume at the following link: We look forward to connecting with you!

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